Motorola A1600
#8790
Sony Ericsson W980
#7891Category Breakdown
Motorola A1600
Sony Ericsson W980
Performance
20.615.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
8.88.8
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
8.914.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.117.1
Summary
- The Motorola A1600 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W980 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A1600 offers 27MB of storage compared to the W980's 8GB, although both have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization.
- Both devices are equipped with a 930 mAh battery, providing similar longevity.
- The A1600 runs on a Linux OS, while the W980 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
- Build quality shows the A1600 is heavier at 128g and thicker at 19.6mm, whereas the W980 is lighter at 100g and slimmer at 16.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A1600
Sony Ericsson W980
General
Release Date
2008
2008
Announced
2008
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
27MB
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.9 x 53.5 x 19.6 mm (3.89 x 2.11 x 0.77 in)
92 x 46 x 16.9 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.67 in)
Weight
128 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Piano Black, Opera Brown, Violin Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer